Privacy Policy

 Effective Date: April 01, 2025

App Name: Messages

Developer: NURUL DEV JIOS

At Messages, we are fully committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information while you use the Messages app on Android devices. Your trust is important to us, and we ensure transparency in how your data is handled.

🔐 1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is essential for providing a functional messaging experience. The data collected remains strictly on the user's device unless stated otherwise.

a) SMS Data

Read and display incoming/outgoing text messages

Organize and categorize messages (Personal, Promotional, Transactional, OTP, Spam)

Enable message scheduling and after-call screen messaging

📌 Note: Your SMS data is not uploaded, stored, or shared externally.

b) Contacts

Access contact names and phone numbers

Help identify message senders and display contact details

Facilitate messaging, scheduling, and blocking features

c) Phone State

Detect call status for after-call screen features

Help users send messages immediately after a call ends

d) Notification Access

Read incoming notifications for OTP extraction and spam detection

Used only to enhance user experience and auto-filter messages

e) Overlay Permission

Display quick messaging options on the after-call screen

Show floating actions related to message scheduling or replies

f) App Usage Data (Optional)

Non-personal, anonymized data (e.g., app crashes, performance metrics)

Used only to improve app stability and features

📌 This is optional and may be disabled by users from their device settings.

🛠 2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data solely for the following purposes:

Organizing and categorizing SMS messages

Displaying contact names in message threads

Enabling smart features like scheduling, OTP reading, spam filtering

Improving app performance and user experience

Displaying message shortcuts after calls

Providing technical support when needed

We do not use your personal data for marketing or advertising purposes.

🚫 3. What We Do Not Do

At Messages, we strictly do not:

Upload your SMS or Contacts to any server

Share or sell your data to third parties

Access or use your location

Store any personal messages outside your device

Display ads based on your personal messages

Your personal information stays secure and local on your device.

⚙️ 4. Permissions Explained

The app requests the following permissions only for app functionality:

SMS Permission: To read, receive, send, and organize messages

Contacts Permission: To link messages to contact names

Phone Permission: To detect when a call ends and trigger after-call features

Notification Access: To detect OTPs and categorize messages

Overlay Permission: To show floating actions or after-call reply window

All permissions are requested with consent, and you can revoke them anytime via your device settings.

📡 5. Third-Party Services

The Messages app does not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs by default. If we introduce such services in the future, users will be informed and given the option to opt-out.

🧱 6. Data Security

We take data security seriously. While no system is 100% secure, we follow best practices to ensure your data remains private and inaccessible to unauthorized users:

Local device-based storage only

No data is transmitted to external servers

Users are encouraged to use secure device-level passwords or app locks

👥 7. Children’s Privacy

This app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

⚖️ 8. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your personal information. As a user, you can:

Revoke permissions anytime

Clear app data from device settings

Uninstall the app to stop all data usage

Contact us for any concerns about your data

We honor all user privacy rights in accordance with applicable laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

📬 9. Contact Us

For any questions, complaints, or requests related to your privacy, feel free to contact us:

Email: support@messagesapp.com

Alternate Contact: nurullidyawatigodev@gmail.com

🔄 10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Users will be notified via the app or email when changes are made. Continued use of the app after updates implies agreement to the new policy.

Last updated on: April 01, 2025